Building your career in Digital Delivery, Information and Security
Transport touches the lives of everyone in the country. Across the road, rail, air, sea and space, our transport networks affect homes, businesses, schools, hospitals and more.
The Digital Service team is made up talented, experienced, cross-disciplined teams working with industry leaders using the latest technology and methodologies with to create a modern technologically advanced transport system that will benefit millions of people.
We provide the Department with digital, information and security expertise. Our vision is to be delivering the most secure and inclusive digital tools, platforms and services that meet our user needs and surpass their expectations. For ourselves, our teams and our services we strive to be better everyday, delivering service excellence for our customers.
If this is something that strikes a chord and resonates with you – something you’d like to be a part of and play a key role in shaping – please do reach out to us via the contact details for the different roles.
Why join DfT’s Digital Service Team?
Locations
Most colleagues have a hybrid working arrangement and are linked to one of offices located in Birmingham, Hastings, Leeds, London or Swansea.
What we can offer you:
- Access to new and emerging technologies
- Support and investment to further your training and development
- Flexible and hybrid working supporting a healthy work-life balance
- Industry-leading pension and employee benefits package
What you could be doing in DfT’s Digital Service Team
We have a range of roles available as part of our growth within the team. Please see the roles below to find out more.
Digital Delivery
The Digital Delivery teams cover a wide range of functions including the business facing Digital Business Partners, spend control and assurance, User Centred Design, technical developers, Programme and Project managers alongside product and delivery specialists, business analysts and change managers.
Teams are responsible for maximising opportunities for digital solutions to transform how DfT work, drive effectiveness and achieve efficiencies – through building strong relationships and partnerships, applying strategic systems thinking and an intrinsic passion for user centred design.
Digital Strategy and Operations
The Digital Strategy and Operations side of the Directorate include Live Services, Architecture, Cyber Information and Security plus Corporate Security teams.
These teams are responsible for our physical and personnel security and providing live service support, and service management, ensuring digital solutions are fit for purpose and follow appropriate standards, as a team of internal trusted professionals.
Information and Management Rights
The Information Management and Rights team include the Freedom of Information advice team, the Knowledge and Information Team, the eDiscovery team, they also advise on the handling of maladministration complaints made to DfTc.
Business Support
The Business Management team manage and co-ordinate a diverse array of duties and tasks, including; governance and performance, secretariat function, finance, resourcing, skills and capability.
Entry Routes into DfT Digital
Here are some different ways you can apply for a digital career within the Civil Service
Tech Track Apprenticeships
Tech Track offers apprenticeships in the following roles:
- software developer
- DevOps engineer
- business analyst
- cybersecurity technologist
The programme is open to everyone, new entrants and existing Civil Servants.
Civil Service Fast Stream
Unlock your leadership and management potential with the Fast Stream programme.
You’ll be empowered to shape your way in postings across government departments where you’ll tackle real issues that matter to people across the UK.
Submit your application with confidence!
Applying and interviewing for a new job can be stressful. And if you’ve never applied for a job in the Civil Service before, our style of interviewing may be different to what you’re used to.
That’s why we’ve put together a page called “How We Hire”, to support you through the recruitment process.
You’ll find lots of useful information from how to tailor your CV and Personal Statement, how to use Success Profiles in your application, to what to expect if you’re offered the job.
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